Chuck Marone

Chuck Marone, founder of Strong Towns and urban finance advocate, teams up with Don Mullen, former Goldman Sachs partner, to unpack the financialization of housing since the 2008 crash. They explore how federal policies shifted housing from shelter to investment, leading to institutional landlords dominating markets. Mullen highlights strategies to convert foreclosures into rentals, while Marone defines the 'housing trap' that tensions affordability with investor profit. They discuss the implications of corporate ownership on tenants and the urgent need for local solutions.